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Make The Road Action Fund Endorses Eric Schneiderman for Attorney General

(New York, NY) The Make the Road Action Fund (MRAF) announced today its endorsement of Eric Schneiderman for Attorney General of the State of New York. MRAF, a grassroots advocacy organization representing Latino, immigrant, and LGBTQ communities in Queens, Brooklyn, Staten Island and Long Island, has become an increasingly important player in electoral and policy campaigns across New York, and their endorsement adds weight to the formidable coalition already backing Mr. Schneiderman for reelection.

MRAF and its sister organization, Make the Road New York, have partnered extensively with the Office of the Attorney General under Mr. Schneiderman’s leadership to tackle issues critical to Latino New Yorkers and all working families, from fraud by unscrupulous immigration attorneys, to discrimination against LGBTQ tenants, to wage theft running rampant in the carwash industry and others.

Mr. Schneiderman reflected on that work in accepting the endorsement, stating, “I'm proud to have the endorsement of the Make the Road Action Fund. Over the last four years my office has fought back against bad landlords that took advantage of tenants, service providers that were scamming immigrants, and employers that stole millions in wages from their workers. The Make the Road Action Fund has been an invaluable partner in that work, and I look forward to fighting by their side for the next four years.”

Deborah Axt, Co-Executive Director of Make the Road Action Fund, added: “Our members are proud to have the opportunity to stand with Attorney General Schneiderman in his bid for reelection. No one in this state has done more to tackle the epidemic of wage theft that steals from the pockets of hardworking families and makes it impossible for responsible employers to thrive in our economy. His work in the car wash industry and others makes him a national leader in battling wage theft – one of the issues of greatest importance to our communities. We also look forward to partnering with the Attorney General on all of the many issues where he has had the courage to really lead, from housing to immigration to LGBTQ justice.”

Hector Gómez, a carwash worker in Queens, said, “We are very grateful to the Attorney General for his tremendous support with our wage theft claim. In addition to addressing that, he also taught a lesson to the bosses, because since then they’ve been paying us a legal wage—a wage they’d been stealing from us for a very long time.”

The Make the Road Action Fund builds political power rooted in working class Latino communities, promotes policy solutions that improve the lives of all New Yorkers, and strengthens the movement for justice through electoral and grassroots organizing to advance progressive political and policy change in New York State.

Make The Road Action Fund Endorses Adam Haber for State Senate

(Nassau, NY) Adam Haber was proud to be endorsed by Make The Road Action Fund as grassroots support for his candidacy for New York’s 7th Senate District continues to grow.

“I take special pride in this endorsement because the issues that are important to Make the Road Action Fund are important to so many working people in Nassau County,” said Adam Haber. “Jack Martins and Republicans in Albany have failed New York’s Latino community and working class people time and again, especially by failing to adequately raise the minimum wage. I look forward to working with Make The Road Action Fund as a State Senator to ensure hardworking New Yorkers earn enough to make ends meet.”

Javier H. Valdés, Co-Executive Director of Make the Road Action Fund, asserted: “Our members are proud to stand with Adam Haber in his run for State Senate because he stands with working-class New Yorkers and Latino residents on the legislative proposals that matter most to us: increasing the minimum wage with indexation and local wage increase authorization, fighting for equal educational opportunity for immigrant students, cracking down on wage theft, creating community schools, and ending discrimination against LGBTQ New Yorkers.”

Adam Haber is a successful businessman, small business owner, local school board member, father and husband, and he is running for New York’s 7th Senate District to make state government work for Nassau County residents.

As a member of the Roslyn school board, Adam helped transform a failing institution into a model of efficiency. He has real private sector experience creating jobs and knows that New York State can do more for working class New Yorkers. Adam fully supports raising the minimum wage to $10.10 an hour and indexing it to inflation to ensure working people don't fall behind in the days to come. Adam is also an unequivocal supporter of the full ten-point Women’s Equality Act, which protects working females by guaranteeing equal pay, sexual harassment protections, and a woman’s right to make her own healthcare choices.# # #

Staten Island, NY--Today, the Make the Road Action Fund (MRAF) endorsed Domenic M. Recchia Jr. for Congress in New York’s 11th District. MRAF, the sister organization of the non-profit Make the Road New York, has become an increasingly important player in local elections and policy campaigns affecting Latino, immigrant, and LGBTQ communities across New York, and their endorsement adds weight to the coalition of labor groups, community leaders and grassroots activists already supporting Mr. Recchia.

Domenic M. Recchia Jr. was proud to be endorsed by Make The Road Action Fund, as grassroots support for his candidacy continues to grow. "I'm pleased to have the endorsement of Make the Road Action Fund. Make the Road Action Fund does incredible work engaging men and women of our community, and providing them with the tools necessary to succeed and thrive at home and in the work place. I'm happy to have their support and look forward to working together to empower our friends and neighbors in every corner of the district," he said.

Javier H. Valdés, Co-Executive Director of Make the Road Action Fund, asserted: “Our members are proud to stand with Domenic Recchia in his run for Congress because he stands with us on the issues that matter most to working families and Latino New Yorkers. He will fight to pass comprehensive immigration reform with a path to citizenship, which a majority of Staten Islanders supports. He will also fight to raise the minimum wage and for better health access for working people in Staten Island.”

Make the Road Action Fund is the latest organization to join an increasingly diverse set of Recchia supporters from organized labor, the progressive community, and local, state, and national Democrats. Recchia has earned endorsements from Senator Charles Schumer, District Council 37, the Uniformed Fire Officers Association, NY League of Conservation Voters, SEIU Local 32BJ, and more.

....then we need elected officials who are committed to serving all of us. Our State Senate and Assembly can determine how affordable housing is built, if the NY DREAM ACT finally passes, if we are able to raise the minimum wage, how our schools are funded and much more. (Haz clic para leer en Español)

The most important elections in NYC happen in September. On September 9th members of the Democratic Party vote for who will be on their ballot in the final election in November. The vast majority of the time the person who wins the September primary election wins the general election. So ifyou are a registered Democrat mark your calendars for September 9th and tell your family to join you and vote.

Make the Road Action Fund members have interviewed candidates from around the city and Long Island and developed a list of candidates who are worthy of your votes.

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“I’m proud to receive the support of Make the Road Action Fund, whose work with the Latino community and working-class families has made a positive difference in the lives of many New Yorkers,” said Democrat John Liu. “When I get to Albany, I’ll be relentless in my drive to get results and bring about reforms that have been blocked for too long by the Senate status quo, like passage of the DREAM Act. And with the help of my partners like Make the Road, we’ll make the Senate work for working families across the state of New York.”

“There’s no doubt that only one candidate in this race has the skills, experience, and passion we need to represent us in the State Senate,” said Walter Barrientos, Political Director of Make the Road Action Fund. “Dell Smitherman’s decades of experience as a community organizer and social advocate will help him bring change and deliver aggressive representation to a high-needs district. We’re proud to stand with him as he fights to change the culture of corruption and politics as usual in Albany, and look forward to doing everything in our power to helping him win on Election Day."

Make the Road Action Fund Endorses Reverend Kim Council for State Assembly (Bushwick, East New York, Cyprus Hills, Broadway Junction)

"I am extremely proud and grateful to have Make the Road Action Fund's endorsement. The power of the grassroots organizations in this community will make a big difference for the election. You are the people I want to serve and I am looking forward to a great partnership, if elected" said Rev. Council.

Make the Road Action Fund Endorses Pete Sikora for Assembly

"I'm proud to be endorsed by Make the Road Action Fund for my record of progressive policy results, from pushing the Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Act through the New York City Council to helping to increase the minimum wage," said Pete Sikora. "We need a society that works for everyone, not just the top 1%. I'm ready to fight income inequality, climate change and protect and create affordable housing for all New Yorkers." - Pete Sikora

"As the child of Jamaican Immigrant parents who worked multiple jobs to provide for my family, it means so much to me to have the support of my Make the Road brothers and sisters as you understand the passionate need for economic justice for our Latino families, especially women and seniors. While so many people are quiet in the face of life's challenges, Make The Road is consistently standing up and fighting for our people. I cannot wait to be your Assembly member to fight for justice with you for the people of The Bronx."

Working to build political power rooted in working class Latino communities, promote policy solutions that improve the lives of all New Yorkers, and strengthen the movement for justice through electoral and grassroots organizing